Munnar
Friendly and well-dressed, this all-veg hit at the northern end of Munnar keeps busy with families for its great range of thalis: pick from Rajasthani,…
Must-see restaurants in South India
Palolem
Bowls of pad Thai, plates of meze, vegan platters, raw food cakes and soy or almond milkshakes, all freshly prepared, make Zest a popular hang-out among…
Hampi
Down a lane off the main drag in Virupapur Gaddi, this well-regarded place has serene river views that stretch over to Hampi's temples. Its menu includes…
Hyderabad
A pure-veg place that serves up tasty North Indian classics (try the paneer butter masala), great roti and naan, plus some Chinese dishes. Prices are easy…
Kochi (Cochin)
This no-frills spot is legendary among Kochi locals for its lunchtime chicken, mutton and seafood biryanis – get here early or miss out. Don't confuse it…
Palolem
Little World is a sweet little vegetarian and vegan cafe with a whole-food philosophy, quirky decor and an inventive menu. Buckwheat pancakes, waffles and…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Upmarket hotel restaurant, with an eclectic menu that takes in filling sandwiches (from ₹305), pizza and pasta, and dishes like fish with lemon butter…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Organic cafe off Adipampa Rd serving up healthy specials such as dosa and roti made from millet grains, and salads, curries and North or South Indian…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Fabulous French and creole cooking – such as the fantastic prawn curry – is the order of the day at this atmospheric courtyard restaurant at the heart of…
Raj’s Pentagon Restaurant & Garden Pub
South Goa
Raj’s is as much a place to come for the live music as to eat, though the food is pretty good and the ambience welcoming. Decent garden setting, great…
Kannur
Kannur's must-try restaurant, in the market area, is usually packed at lunchtime. The speciality is Malabar cuisine, specifically the banana-leaf thalis…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Classic Andhra-style food is ladled out at this ever-busy eatery, and you may have to queue for a table during lunch. Try its famous chicken or mutton…
South Goa
Excellent Italian food is dished out at Dolce Vita, with gingham tablecloths, a long, sprawling blackboard menu, and plenty of passionate yelling and…
Mumbai (Bombay)
The menu at Mamagoto (which means ‘play with food’ in Japanese) really delivers with punchy Pan-Asian flavours. The authentic Malay-style Penang curry is…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Love food, motorcycles and travel? Indulge all three passions at the rugged Moto Store & Cafe. Simple snacks like nachos and momos and more elaborate…
South Goa
The clifftop views alone are worthy of a stop here on the way to or from Cabo da Rama fort, around 1km away. Seafood, Goa specialities and the usual…
North Goa
This inexpensive, locals-oriented little place, also popular with in-the-know tourists, serves fresh fish and Goan seafood specialities such as a spicy…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
A kind of modern take on a traditional darshini (South Indian breakfast joint) this small likeable place serves up snacks like idli and dosa at very…
Hyderabad
This stylish new place specialises in wonderfully flavoursome and authentic Turkish, Armenian and Lebanese cuisine with excellent kebabs, salads and…
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
The Radisson's pool-side 'cafe' offers everything from American pancakes to grilled tofu, Indian veg dishes, pan-Asian cuisine and a fantastic breakfast…
South Goa
The al fresco but covered garden restaurant at La Ben is a popular place for breakfast or dinner, with a broad-ranging menu of Indian, Goan, tandoori and…
South Goa
The Agonda branch of Zest has a lush and loungy garden setting to complement the vegan and vegetarian menu of Mexican or teriyaki bowls, pizza, Balinese…
Gokarna
Family-run place at the eastern end of Om Beach with a great perch overlooking the waves. The long menu takes in breakfasts, sandwiches, and Indian and…
Gokarna
This attractive double-deck affair on Om Beach has dreamy, romantic ocean views (you can watch sea eagles soaring over the waves from your table), cold…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Industrial-chic gastropub that's great for Indian-style pub-grub classics like Coorg pork, really meaty burgers and spinach-and-corn bake, as well as all…
Hyderabad
A bustling, no-nonsense place that specialises in biryani and delicious chicken and mutton curries, located just around the corner from the Chowmahalla…
Hyderabad
Head here for classy vegetarian Italian fare (salads, pizza, pasta and desserts like Ferrero Rocher Mousse Cake) with a good wine list and great views…
Mumbai (Bombay)
A bustling Kala Ghoda cheapie, with decent lunch thalis (₹110 to ₹200) and lots of Punjabi dishes in a large, cafeteria-like setting. Popular with…
Karnataka
A famous old establishment that serves delicious snacks, dosa (lentil-flour pancakes) and coffee. Can get crowded. It's just south of the Krishna temple.
North Goa
With a bakery counter and inexpensive dosas and South Indian thalis, unassuming Jaws is an old-timer but one of the best-value eateries in Vagator. Good…
South Goa
Feeling like a glass of masala chai or a vegan pancake? Slip into a cushioned alcove at this shanti little travellers' cafe for a down-to-earth antithesis…
Hyderabad
This small, simple restaurant does authentic veg Andhra meals (thalis) on banana leaves, topped up till your tongue falls off from the heat. Surrounds are…
Hampi
Spacious, sociable place where you can lounge around for hours sampling items from a global menu and slurping beer (₹220). Stays open late in the evening,…
Mumbai (Bombay)
This upscale Tata/Tesco enterprise is one of Mumbai's best supermarket chains for self-caterers. It's an air-con, Western-style affair with all your daily…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
With subtle lighting, attractive seating and a varied menu that includes popular Chinese, Middle Eastern and Indian dishes, Seasons is a good choice for…
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Definitely the place to come for a splash-out buffet-dinner fill-up: a huge variety of excellent Indian and continental dishes in limitless quantity…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Popular open-air cafe with a good selection of Indian dishes and some particularly impressive dosas (paper-thin lentil-flour pancakes) including paneer…
Mumbai (Bombay)
The grown-up, sit-down version of Bademiya’s legendary Colaba street-side stand has the classic rolls and rotis, plus biryani, tikka masala and dhal.
Karnataka
Worth trying for North and South Indian food, though service can be a bit distracted. There's a pleasant outdoor yard at the back that's perfect for…
North Goa
Ruta's has made a home in an old Portuguese house in Assagao, serving up excellent set breakfasts and global culinary offerings from jambalaya to spicy…
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